Legend of Maria Makiling 

Impression

Maria loved deeply. Maria Makiling loved Juan for his pure heart. She picked Juan among the other two, Joselito the and Captain Lara even if Juan's just a simple farmer. She loved him with all her heart. That's why when the two mad rejected suitors killed Juan, she felt real sorrow. She tried to stop them but was too late. So because of his love that she did everything for love.

Summary

Long ago, in Mount Makiling, there lived a beautiful diwata named Maria Makiling. She is beautiful, kindhearted, and loving. One day, she had three suitors, Captain Lara the soldier, Joselito the scholar, and Juan the farmer. When she picked Juan, the other two got mad and envied Juan. So they planned to kill Juan. Maria tried to stop them but was too late. Because of Juan's death, Maria cursed Captain Lara, Joselito, and all the boys who can't accept rejection and hid herself in the mountain. And whoever steps foot in Mount Makiling, will never be found.

Cultural Background

Maria Makiling, sometimes spelled Mariang Makiling, in Philippine Mythology, is a diwata or lambana ( fairy or forest nymph ) associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines. She is the most widely known diwata in Philippine Mythology. One prominent depiction of Maria Makiling can' be found on the Seal of the Municipality of Los Banos, Laguna. It depicts Maria Makiling in the foreground with the mountain in the background and water ( representing Laguna de Bay ) at her feet.

Positive Points

There are lots of posistive points we can get in the story of Maria Makiling. One is money can't buy happiness nor love as seen with Maria's first suitor, Captain Lara. Second is being kind and humble just like Maria. Third is if you're rejected, do not envy, get mad, or take revenge on others especially to the point you want to kill them.

Conclusion

Maria Makiling loved Juan so much.


Jeanzel Lei Torralba 
Group 1
7-Unity